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Paper Trails

Paper Trails

Transforming achievements into art

Transforming achievements into art

Studio Brewer

for

Paper Trails

Studio Brewer

for

Paper Trails

Strategy, Visual Identity, Copywriting, Design System, Web App Design

Strategy, Visual Identity, Copywriting, Design System, Web App Design

2018+

2018+

Paper Trails

Transforming achievements into art

Studio Brewer

for

Paper Trails

Strategy, Visual Identity, Copywriting, Design System, Web App Design

2018+

Paper Trails is an online platform to transform your achievements into a personalised print, using your Strava and GPS activities. Founded with my brother Adam, I lead the brand identity, product design and web app interface, with Adam heading up the technical build. We've since partnered with Strava and adidas on high-profile campaigns for marathon finishers worldwide.

CHALLENGE
We couldn't find a decent way to commemorate a London to Paris ride we'd completed, and the options available didn't ignite us with excitement. Other print-making platforms lacked the customisation, Strava and Garmin activities get buried in your feed, medals get tossed into a box.

APPROACH
A framed memento was the answer — beautiful paper, personal, and a decorative reminder of what you're capable of (or just a fantastic experience). We needed enough variety of theme designs to cater for all tastes, and a brand with genuine personality.

IDENTITY
We drew from our 90s Cape Town upbringing — surf and skate culture. Magazines with bold editorial layouts, witty copy, collaged graphic elements, corner frames and sunset gradients. This helped us to not only stand out, but maintain the tactile nature throughout.

OUTCOME
Thousands of customers with prints on their walls, glowing reviews, and enough traction to catch Strava's eye — leading to two campaigns with adidas, creating bespoke themes for marathon finishers around the world.

CREDITS

Dev & Technical Direction: Adam Brewer
Creative Direction: Jake Brewer
Design: Jake Brewer

Thanks so much! You two are an absolute pleasure to work with.

Megha Doshi
Group Lead, Product Marketing
Strava NY

Thanks so much! You two are an absolute pleasure to work with.

Megha Doshi
Group Lead, Product Marketing
Strava NY

Thanks so much! You two are an absolute pleasure to work with.

Megha Doshi
Group Lead, Product Marketing
Strava NY